Monday, September 5, 2011

Tofu Parmasian

Tofu.  So many people I talk to are a bit scared to try it, or have and they have hated it because of the texture.  Always buy extra firm tofu and you can stay away from this problem!  Also, it takes the flavor of whatever you cook it with, so don't just eat it plain. :P

Ingredients:
1 brick of tofu cut into 4 "sheets"
1 cup tomato sause
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1/4 cup parmasean
1/2 cup dried bread crumbs
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese!
2 tbsp olive oil

1. Cut the tofu in 4 sheets. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Mix the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, 1/2 tsp basil and 1/2 tsp oregano in a bowl.  Mix the tomato sauce, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp basil in another bowl.
3. Put oil in a large frying pan at medium/high heat.
4. Wet the tofu with water and cover in the bread crumb mixture.
5. Fry the breaded tofu in the pan until golden brown on both sides.
6.  Lightly grease a bread pan (or 9x9 pan if using extra tofu).  Layer the bottom with part of the tomato mixture.  Place 2 pieces of the fried tofu in the pan.  Top with some more tomato sauce and 1/2 the mozzarella cheese.  Layer again with the last two pieces, tomato sauce and cheese.  Sprinkle some extra Parmesan on top and bake for 15 minutes.
7. Let stand for a couple minutes before enjoying! Serves two :)

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